Applying a number format
This section describes how to format numeric data by applying a standard number format or a custom number format.
How to apply a number format
1 Select a column that contains numeric data.
2 From the context menu, choose Format
➛Format Data. Number column format appears, as shown in
Figure 3‑14.
Figure 3‑14 Setting number column format
3 On Number column format, in Format Number as, select a format. For example, you can format the credit limit column as currency in dollars ($) as shown in
Figure 3‑14. Select the appropriate options from the remaining drop‑down lists on Number column format. Choose OK.
You can select a standard format or define a custom format. Standard and custom formats are described in the next sections.
